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WORK RELATED ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS LEVELS IN CABIN CREW OF PRIVATE AIRLINES OF PAKISTAN
Thesis Info
Author
Mahnoor Haider
Supervisor
Muhammad Naeem
Department
faculty of Allied Health sciences
Program
Mphil
Institute
The University of Lahore
Institute Type
Private
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Country
Pakistan
Degree Starting Year
2020
Degree End Year
2022
Viva Year
2023
Thesis Completing Year
2023
Thesis Completion Status
Completed
Page
124
Subject
public health
Language
english
Other
The results of this study provide valuable insight into the mental health of
aircrew, particularly in relation to depression, anxiety and stress. The results showed
that a large proportion of cabin crew suffered from these mental health problems to
varying degrees. The high levels of depression, anxiety and stress among flight
attendants highlight the need for attention and support to address these issues within
the industry Large number of cabin crew suffer from mental health problems; i.e. depression, anxiety and stress. Depression is reported to affect 60% of cabin crew with mostly mild and severe category. High proportion of the crew suffered from extremely severe anxiety i.e. 74%. Stress affects a large proportion of cabin crew (42%), although most reported normal levels of stress. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the mental health of flight crew members, particularly issues
related to depression, anxiety and stress. The findings show that these mental health
issues are very common among cabin crew, indicating a great need for care and
support in the industry.
This study aims to investigate the levels of work-related depression, anxiety, and
stress among cabin crew members of private airlines in Pakistan. The objective is to
examine the association between various risk factors such as working hours, working
experience, marital status, and income with depression, anxiety, and stress. The study
tests both null and alternative hypotheses to explore the presence or absence of
associations between these factors. The study utilized the Depression, Anxiety, and
Stress Scale (DASS) to assess the mental health outcomes of cabin crew members. The findings indicate that a significant percentage of respondents experience varying
degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress. Comparisons with existing literature
support the notion of higher rates of mental health problems among cabin crew
members. The study also investigated the relationship between age, educational
background, marital duration, parental status, family system, employment status, income, and working hours with mental health outcomes. The results revealed that
younger crew members, those with higher education, shorter marital duration, parents, individuals in joint family systems, lower-ranking employees, and lower-income
individuals tend to experience higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Analysis further confirmed that higher income levels were associated with lower
levels of anxiety and stress. Additionally, longer working hours were positively
associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, particularly among
newly recruited cabin crew members. These findings contribute to the understanding
of the mental health challenges faced by cabin crew members and emphasize the need
for supportive interventions within the industry. The results highlight the importance
of addressing risk factors and implementing measures to improve the well-being of
cabin crew members. By recognizing and addressing these mental health issues, airlines can create a healthier and more supportive work environment for their
employees.